KOFTA Committee Minutes

Chairman’s welcome - In the absence of the Chairman, Secretary John took the Chair and conducted the meeting. He welcomed all those who had attended.

Apologies were received from Stan Sommers, Tam Allan and Ronnie Savickis

Minutes of the previous Meeting on 14^th March 2010 were taken as read as they had been posted on the Website. There were no matters arising that were not on the Agenda for today’s meeting.

EURO 2012 Fixtures

Friday 03/09/10 - Lithuania - Away

Tuesday 07/09/10 Liechtenstein – Home – Buses

Early Bus - it was hoped that there would be enough interest to allow the early bus to be put on. A discussion was held as to whether the early bus went to Rutherglen Club, West End Bar, Airdrie or even going straight to Hampden and letting people go wherever they wanted.

The overwhelming favourite was to give the West End Bar a shot to see what it was like, at least on the first occasion. The slight downside was that it was further away from Hampden and therefore we would have to leave sooner to get the bus parked.

Eleven names were put forward for this bus. Further names to Stan as soon as possible, but by 10^th August 2010 at the latest.

Late bus - Two names were put forward for this bus. Again further names to Stan as soon as possible, but by 10^th August 2010 at the latest.

Friday 08/10/10 – Czech Republic – Away

Tuesday 12/10/10 – Spain – Home – Names for an early and late bus will also be required soon, the sooner the better for organisational purposes but by 14^th September at the latest.

Sweden v Scotland - 11th August 2010 - Stockholm. Only Secretary John indicated that he was going, if he was allocated a ticket.

Annual Dance - 11th September 2010 in the British Legion Club, Glenrothes

Good support for the Dance, eight names plus five partners.

There was a discussion and proposal that the dance is free to members with a charge of £5 or £6 for partners and other guests.

It was thought that this may encourage more members to attend and bring along friends, thus increasing the numbers and probably also covering the cost. This would give something back to the members. It was also agreed that a buffet was not really required.

Invitations could also be sent out to neighbouring Tartan Army clubs to see if they wished to join us.

The proposal was not voted on but was to be put to a committee meeting for discussion.

Charlie Adams - John passed on information from Stan that Charlie Adams had donated his Scotland top from his debut game against the Czech Republic. The top has been signed by all the players and is being auctioned on behalf of the “Help for Heroes” Charity.

The current bid is £130 and anyone interested in bidding should contact Stan.

Membership John indicated that there were about 8 new members in the pipeline

A.O.C.B. There was no further business

Date of next meeting - 8th August 2010

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KoFTA Annual General Meeting

1.00pm on Sunday 9^th April 2010

The CISWO Club, North Street, Glenrothes

1. Apologies for Absence Chairman John Strachan opened the meeting at 1:10pm and welcomed all the members present. There were 21 members present and 3 apologies for absence.

2. Previous minutes

The minutes of Annual General Meeting on 19th April 2009 were read out by the chairman and proposed as a true record by Charlie Ewan and seconded by Stan Sommers.

3. Chairman’s Remarks John Strachan then thanked the Treasurer and Secretary along with the other committee members for all the hard work during the previous year.

4. Treasurer’s Report Treasurer Stan Sommers issued out copies of the Income and Expenditure account for the previous year and gave a detailed breakdown of the report

5. Secretary’s Report John Callaghan handed out copies of the Secretary’s report 2010 and thanked all the members for re-electing him last year and hoped he had fulfilled his duties to the member’s satisfaction. He went onto thank the rest of the committee and for their support during the previous year. John also informed those present that he continue to represent the club at ATAC’s meeting along with the meetings involving the SFA/SSC, minutes of which can be viewed on the KOFTA Google group.

6. Election of Office Bearer’s The chairman then indicated that the present committee would now demit office and a new committee would be elected. Dave McNaughton suggested that committee be voted back into the current positions and this was seconded by Tony Trawinski and the motion was carried unanimously.

7. Pub Reps / Area committee North Glenrothes-John Will, Cowdenbeath-Craig Watson, Dixon Arms-George Armstrong, Bowling Alley/ Weatherspoons-Tommy Allan, Snooker Club- Gary Sommers

8. Other Business

WEBTA invitation

Club has been invited to come along to the West End Bar Airdrie for the mid-week games by WEBTA who ‘s supporters meet there before going to Hampden , this was instead of going to Rutherglen where it was found to be quieter for midweek games. Kofta members are to vote for prior to the game.

Second Bus

Second buses- it was voted in on previous minutes that the club would have two committee members on each bus and this rule was removed after a vote of 18 in favour of removing and 3 against keeping this. A responsible person would be elected on the second bus if no committee members was available

Social Events

On Saturday 11th Sept 2010 at Royal British Legion Club, the club will be holding its annual dance and club were looking for a band that night.

Kilt Walk Sponsorship

Kilt Walk Sponsorship- Well done to Tommy Allan on his Ben Nevis Kilt walk and Ronnie Savickis & Gerry McTague on the Hampden to Loch Lomond Kilt walk. The Club presented each with a cheque for £ 50.00 to give to the Tartan Army Children’s Charity for whom they were raising for.

Kofta Merchandise Available

KOFTA Merchandise- Still various t-shirts, fleeces in many sizes available and list of products to go on web page and also be brought onto next bus to try and sell

There being no further business the Chairman thanked those who attended and closed the meeting at 2:00pm

The next monthly meeting was arranged for 1:00pm on Sunday 13th June 2010 at the CISWO, North St, Glenrothes

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KoFTA MEETING

Sunday 14^th March 2010 at the CISWO club Glenrothes

1. Meeting attended by 12 members

2. Previous meeting minutes read and approved as true by Gary Sommers and Dave Mc Naughton

3. Discussed Euro 2012 campaign and discussed the fixtures and what some of the members had booked up for already.

4. After playing WEBTA at 11’s (West End Bar in Airdrie TA) they have kindly invited us to go along to their pub for the next match for a pre match afternoon instead of going to Rutherglen Glencairn Club. Would need to inform Glencairn of change.

5. Friendly against Sweden in August has been arranged but as yet venue to be confirmed, some members looking into going, .John C to push ATAC into getting SFA to get venue confirmed ASAP.

6. Google Group -John briefed members who had attended on benefits of group.

7. Kilt walks- two kilts walks have been organized by the Tartan Army Children’s Charity. Ronnie S and Gerry McT will be walking from Hampden to Loch Lomond and also Tommy A will be walking from Glencoe over to Glen Nevis and scaling Ben Nevis during the weekend off 17^th/18^th April 2010. Club has agreed to sponsor them £50 each.

8. ATAC 11’s was a success with KOFTA going with a defeat to WEBTA on 7^th March at Fife Institute, only 11 players were available so was hard going on those players with no subs to assist.

9. ATAC 7’s tournament being organized for Sat22^nd May2010 at Linlithgow Rose FC. After competition there will be prize giving , SFA question and answer session , showing of Champions League Final on screens followed by disco. Club looking at entering into tournament and possibly arranging bus for those interested in attending.

10. KOFTA Annual DANCE on Sat 11^th Sept 2010 in British Legion Club , has been booked now club to look into arranging music/band

11 .New members have shown interest at joining club and application forms to be forwarded to them.

12. AOCB- non attendance at childrens party resulted in club losing money as gifts had been purchased for those children who never turned up , only one apology was received for non attendance.

13. Next meeting will be held on SUNDAY 9^TH MAY 2010 at CISWO at 1pm and this will be the AGM

Any items for AGM must be in writing to John Callaghan (Secretary) by 9th April 2010

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KoFTA MEETING

Sunday 21stFebruary 2010 at the CISWO club Glenrothes

1. Chairman John welcomed all present to the first full meeting of 2010

2. Apologies for absence were received from Tam Allan and Minute Secretary Ronnie Savickis. However due to Ronnie’s ill-health (Man ‘Flu) the Minutes of the previous Meeting were unavailable.

3. The appointment of the new Scotland Manager and the EURO 2012 draw & Fixtures were discussed in detail and some of those present gave details of their travel arrangements already booked.

4. The Scotland v Czech Rep. friendly on 3^rd March 2010 was discussed and Stan gave details of the buses. One bus will leave at 2.00pm and the other at 4.45pm.

Secretary John stated that the first bus is booked into the Rutherglen Glencairn

Football Club.

John will also contact the Secretary of that Club and book KoFTA in for all

four home games for the up and coming campaign.

5. John reported that the KoFTA Google Group has, as yet, only 23 members signed up so far. He hoped that more members would sign up for the forthcoming campaign in order to share matters of interest with fellow KoFTA members.

6. With none of the participants in The Kilted Walks at the meeting (presumably all in training), Speedy, the back-up team, gave information about the Walks.

Ronnie Savickis and Gerry McTague are doing the Hampden to Loch Lomond walk on 18^th April 2010.

Tam Allan is undertaking the Ben Nevis Walk.

The three lads were wished all the very best for this good cause and Chairman John proposed that each of them were given £50 for the Charity and this was seconded by Treasurer Stan. After some discussion, with various other suggestions being made, it was finally agreed that this proposal be carried.

Any personal Sponsorship from fellow members would be gratefully received.

7. The ATAC 11-a-side Football competition has been drawn and KoFTA play WEBATA (West End Bar, Airdrie Tartan Army) at home on 7^th March.

Team Manager, Gary Sommers, will unfortunately be working that day, but will make all the necessary arrangements regarding contacting the opposition, booking the pitch, getting the Team together and booking the Snooker Club for the Buffet after the game. The Chairman thanked Gary for this.

8. The Annual Dance was discussed and Dave McNaughton reported that the British Legion let out their Function Room, and may provide the Band, for a fee of £100. Dave to make further investigations with to see if Saturday 11^th September was available for our Annual Dance.

9. Secretary John gave a report on the Children’s Party when 20 children attended.

Dave McNaughton and Dougie Swindells reported that it had been a very successful afternoon thoroughly enjoyed by all the kids who had attended.

John stated that unfortunately 9 children whose names had been put forward to attend had not turned up. Only one member, Derek Geater, had taken the trouble to inform John that his daughter would not be attending.

It is unfortunate because KoFTA had needlessly incurred all the expense of the catering, the games prizes and the Selection Boxes for those who failed to attend.

This years Children’s Party has been booked for Sunday 12^th December 2010 within the CISWO and Kerry’s Kids Disco has already been booked.

10. John gave details of the current Membership. We have 99 members, comprising 90 Full Members, 5 Junior Members and 4 Associate members.

11. There was no other Competent Business raised.

12. Date of next meeting – Sunday 14^th March 2010 @ 1.00pm

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KoFTA MEETING

Sunday 8th November 2009 at the CISWO club Glenrothes

Members present 13

Apologies from Stan Sommers, John Sibbald, Ian Speed

1. Meeting opened at 1310hrs and the gathered members held a minutes silence for Remembrance Sunday

2. Minutes of previous meeting were read out and passed as a true record

3. John Callaghan mentioned that there was several members heading down for the Wales friendly and various methods of transportation was being used to get there

4. The KoFTa website was discussed as George Brown had brought to attention that it seemed to be slow in being updated. Possible server issues which Gerry McTague will investigate and also will inform committee when he has updated.

5. Google Group now has 21 members, will send out instructions to those who have yet to join

6. Kilt Walk 2010- Tartan Army Children’s Charity (TACC) who raises monies for disadvantaged children in countries that Scotland play in and also at home have organised two sponsored walks to raise money next year. The first is on Sun 21^st February and is from Hampden Park to the Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond (26miles). Members and friends interested in undertaking one or both of these. Visit www.tartanarmychildrenscharity.org.uk for further details. Members of the club have already signed up and you can give a donation here www.justgiving.com/ronnie-savickis

7. Tam Allan discussed the recent AGM of ATAC and at this meeting the issue of ticket allocation was brought up as many members feel that getting tickets for away games is difficult due to the current way in which tickets are allocated via points system and it difficult to get on to the points ladder.

8. Annual Dance (date TBC) is Saturday 20^th March 2010 at CISWO (venue TBC)

9. Christmas Party arrangements underway (except Santa). Approx 20 children to date have confirmed attendance .Gifts to be maximum of £15.00 (anymore and parent will be required to pay difference). Any more attendees can you please get in touch with John Callaghan.

10 AOCB- George Brown proposed that all members be sent via post a copy off bus booking procedures/rules and the member then is required to return confirmation slip to confirm that they agree with them ( if no slip is returned it will be taken that they agree ). Proposer George Brown .....Seconded by John Will

From next home game onwards minimum of 2 committee members on each bus so as to improve stewarding of bus

For Wednesday games club to look into having early bus and late bus as was organised for Holland game

Meeting Closed at 1415hrs

Next Meeting Sunday 10^th January 2010 1pm in CISWO

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KoFTA MEETING

Sunday 11th October 2009 at the CISWO club Glenrothes

Attendees 8 members

Apologies 6 members

Minutes from previous meeting held on 13/09/09 read out and approved by Dave McNaughton and seconded by Ronnie Savickis

Upcoming match against Wales in Cardiff was discussed and the ticket allocation to the travelling Scotland fans.

Club looking to organise bus down to Cardiff and stay overnight on the Sunday and returning home to Fife for Sunday evening. Approx cost £100 depending upon numbers interested. Contact Pub reps if interested.

Social Evening/Dance to be organised with possible venues of CISWO/Warout Stadium. Live band to be arranged (suggestions welcome)

KoFTA Christmas party (Sun 13^th Dec 2pm-4pm CISWO) arrangements underway , any further Kids names please forward forms to Pub Reps. Volunteer for Santa Clause needed...

Next meeting Sunday 8^Th November at CISWO 1pm

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KoFTA MEETING

Sunday 13th September 2009 at the CISWO club Glenrothes

10 members present

Previous minutes read by Ronnie Savickis

Tommy Allan asked gathered members on their thoughts on the campaign in which we failed to qualify and their thoughts on George Burleys performance during that time

Google group is operational and approx 20 members have signed up to it

Annual Dance has been put back until March/April 2010

Children's party on Sunday 13^th December @ CISWO 2pm – 4pm (monthly meeting cancelled that month)

*** Kids names to pub reps ASAP ****

A.O.C.B

Bus booking procedures / 70 seater buses members unhappy at lack of space when bus full and it was discussed that we may need to cap 70 seaters to 50-55 persons to allow members to travel more comfortably

An email to be sent to all members to inform them that they must book seats on bus in advance and no phoning up in the days prior demanding seats because of membership entitles them to.

Meeting closed at 1345hrs

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KoFTA MEETING

Sunday 9th August 2009 at the CISWO club Glenrothes

Members Present : 6

Apologie

Apologies from Stan Sommers, George Armstrong

Previous Minutes

These were read by Tommy Allan and approved by Ian Speed and seconded by T.Allan.

ATAC/SFA Meetings

John Callaghan briefed the gathered members with details of his meetings with ATAC and the SFA, which had been held at Hampden Park in July. He explained that the SFA has changed the policy on away ticketing system and they no longer need proof of travel to be provided by supporters (further details of meeting on ATAC website).

John Callaghan to put forward to ATAC on why a member of our club and SSC who was in Australia up until the weekend before away to Norway and had not received any details on ticket collection in Norway.

Macedonia/Holland Buses

Buses are booked into Glencairn Football Club for these games. Buses for Macedonia game will leave at usual times and buses for Holland game will leave at 2pm and 5pm (the bus departing Glenrothes at 2pm booked into the Glencairn).

All buses are now full.

Annual Dance

John Callaghan to enquire at Warout Stadium re dates in November

X-Mas Kids party

Sunday 13^th December at CISWO (looking for Santa Clause)

Next Meeting

Sunday 13^th September, CISWO North Street Glenrothes @ 1pm

Meeting closed at 1:50pm

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KoFTA Annual General Meeting

1.00pm on Sunday 19^th April 2009

The CISWO Club, North Street, Glenrothes

Minutes

1. Chairman John Strachan opened the meeting at 1.05pm and welcomed all the members present.

There were 20 members present and 3 apologies for absence.

2. Previous Minutes.

The Minutes of Annual General Meeting on 18^th May 2008 were read out by the Chairman and proposed as a true record by Adam Wood and seconded by Stan Sommers.

3. Chairman’s Remarks.

John Strachan then thanked the Treasurer and the Secretary for all their work during the last year, and stated that their efforts had made his job as Chairman an easy one.

He also thanked the other members of the committee for all their assistance during the last year.

4. Treasurer’s Report

Treasurer Stan Sommers handed out copies of the Income and Expenditure account for the last year and gave a detailed breakdown of some specific entries.

The Chairman thanked Stan for his detailed report, which was adopted as a true record on a proposal by Ronnie Savickis and seconded by Gary Sommers.

5. Secretary’s Report

Secretary John Callaghan handed out copies of his 2009 Annual Secretary Report. John then thanked the Committee and all the members for electing him at the last AGM. He has enjoyed his year. He then gave a brief résumé of his report highlighting some of the main areas in which he was involved. His main task had been looking at the Constitution and Membership Rules. He has produced copies of amendments, which will be placed before today’s AGM for discussion and changed if agreed.

He also hopes to update the KoFTA Membership List in the coming year, should he be elected again.

6. Election of Office Bearers

The Chairman then indicated that the present Committee would now demit office and a new Committee would be elected.

Adam Wood suggested that the present Chairman, Treasurer and Secretary be voted back on to their current positions. He therefore proposed the Status Quo for these positions. This was seconded by Dave McNaughton. The motion was carried unanimously.

Chairman: John Strachan

Treasurer: Stan Sommers

Secretary: John Callaghan

Minute Secretary:

Ronnie Savickis was proposed for the vacant position of Minute Secretary by John Callaghan and seconded by Gary Sommers. There being no other nominations, Ronnie was elected as Minute Secretary.

Pub Reps.

The following were elected as Pub Reps, and as such members of the Committee:

Dixon Arms - George Armstrong

Oast House - Dave McNaughton and Gary Sommers

Bowling Alley - Tommy Allan

Cowdenbeath - To be Advised (Stan to contact members)

7. Other Business

Changes to Constitution

Secretary John Callaghan then distributed copies of the proposed changes to the Constitution. These changes were then fully discussed by the members and the proposed changes were, either, tweaked, rejected or changed accordingly and then agreed.

The final version of the changes were then proposed by George Armstrong and seconded by Gary Sommers. There being no further amendments the changes to the Constitution were carried unanimously.

Changes to Membership Rules

Similarly, proposed changes to the Membership Rules were fully discussed, and alterations were agreed. There being no further amendments the changes to the Membership Rules were carried unanimously.

Travel Insurance

In view of the recent death of a Scotland supporter in Holland, who had not taken out Travel Insurance, the Committee wished to remind all KoFTA members of the importance of taking out Travel Insurance for trips abroad.

Social Functions

A discussion took place on future Social functions for the forthcoming year. Although the Annual Dance last year had been a success, there had only been about 25 actual KoFTA members present. It is hoped that future events be better attended by members so that further social functions can be arranged in the knowledge that they will be supported.

Members were asked to consider the type of social function they would like to see organised and report their thoughts back to the Committee.

Sponsorship

It was agreed to again sponsor a Glenrothes Juniors football player, Grant Cunningham, in return for an advert in the Programme produced by the Football Club at their Home games.

It was proposed by George Armstrong and seconded by Gary Sommers that further Charitable donations can be given by the Committee up to a total value of £500 in total in the following year. Chairman John stated that should any donation be considered then the matter would be reported at the next monthly meeting after the request was received.

Web Site

Gerry McTague informed the meeting that the cost of the KoFTA Web Site was due for renewal and gave the costs involved. He also stated that he was examining better and perhaps cheaper options and would report back to the Committee. Ronnie Savickis also agreed to investigate other options and liase with Gerry.

KoFTA merchandise

Treasurer Stan reported that there were a quantity of Fleeces, Polo Shirts etc of various sizes that were available for purchase. There was also a large quantity of Mugs available. Stan stated that he was reluctant to purchase any further merchandise until some of the present stock is sold.

8. A.O.C.B.

ATAC Survey

Secretary John reported that the Association of Tartan Army Clubs was organising a Survey of all members who had, within the last year, contacted the Scotland Supporters Club or the Scottish Football Association. This was to enable ATAC to gauge how members had been treated by these organisations over the phone.

Should any of our members had reason to call either of these organisations, whether it was a good or bad experience, then I would ask them to contact the secretary so that he could forward a copy of the survey. This survey would then be used by ATAC to assess the responses and be able to discuss these with the Organisations at ATACs next meeting.

No Team GB

Secretary John also had “No Team GB” car stickers available at £1.00 each, the sale of which would help fund the campaign.

Donation

Dave McNaughton proposed that KoFTA donate £100 to the fund organised by East of Scotland Tartan Army in conjunction with the Black Watch, who were gathering funds to have the body of the Scotland supporter from Dundee, who had died in Holland (as mentioned above) returned home. The money would also assist with funeral expenses.

This was seconded by John Callaghan and carried unanimously.

Home Game Transport

Dave Yeats asked whether it was possible to have one of the two buses which travel to Home games on Wednesdays leave Glenrothes earlier in the day, around 2.00pm, to allow members to be in Glasgow earlier.

Treasurer Stan stated that, although this was feasible, it would depend on the numbers involved. For example, too few travelling would require a third bus to leave at the normal time of 5.00pm and too many wishing to travel, would require two buses at 2.00pm

It would therefore probably require one bus to go at 2.00pm if it was full, and should it be over subscribed then it would be on a first come first served basis.

The Committee would look at the possibility for the next home game on a Wednesday. (Wednesday 9^th September 2009, excluding any friendlies still to be arranged)

There being no further business Chairman John Strachan thanked all those who had attended and closed the meeting at 2.20pm

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KoFTA MEETING

Sunday 08 March 2009 at the CISWO Club, North Street, Glenrothes.

Chairman John Strachan opened the meeting at 1.00pm and welcomed all.

Fifteen members were present.

Apologies were received from Stan Sommers and Ronnie Savickis.

PREVIOUS MINUTES

The Chairman read over the minutes of the previous meeting on 08 February 2009 and they were proposed as a true record of that meeting by Imogen Copeland and seconded by Gary Sommers.

The Secretary informed the meeting that he had sent a letter to George Brown informing him that his Resignation from the Committee had been accepted and thanked him for all the work he had done as Minute Secretary as well as all the time and effort he had put in whilst on the Committee.

ATAC UPDATE

1. The Chairman gave a report on the KoFTA v Bonnybrig football match, which took place on Sunday 22^nd February 2009 at the Fife Institute, Glenrothes. After a good bright start by our team the game proved to be a very even contest. Late on in the first half the visitors made a breakaway and slotted in a good goal to take the lead. As half time approached we were on the attack and should have snatched a deserved equaliser. However we finished the first half one goal down.

The second half was a different matter and the least said the better. Fitness told in the end and suffice to say that the Referee took pity on our lads and blew the final whistle when the score stood at 9 – 0 to the visitors.

Thereafter we all retreated to the Oast House where a buffet was kindly provided by the management of the Pub.

Gary Sommers and Dave Yeats were thanked for their organisation of the game and it is their hope that some friendly games can be arranged to increase the skill factor and fitness of the team in preparation for next year.

The players and all the supporters were also thanked for their efforts and encouragement provided.

Gary requested that a letter of thanks be sent to the manager of the Oast House in appreciation of the buffet provided by him.

2. John informed the meeting that an ATAC Seven-a-side competition was going to be held later in the year and Gary indicated that, hopefully, we would be able to enter a team.

3. John then gave an update on the NO Team GB campaign and the reason for it. T-Shirts and car stickers are likely to be on sale in Amsterdam.

HOLLAND & ICELAND GAMES

Chairman John then suggested that anyone travelling to Holland could, if they wished, give their accommodation address and mobile phone number to the Secretary and also be aware of his, 07879 428055, should any problems arise.

All members travelling to the Home game against Iceland on Wednesday 1^st April, 2009 should by now have passed their details to their Pub Rep or direct to Stan for transport purposes.

The buses will depart from the Oast House at 5.00pm.

DRAFT CONSTITUTION AND MEMBERSHIP RULES

Secretary John again informed the meeting of the intention, with the approval of the Committee, to submit to the AGM a proposal to update the Constitution and the Membership Rules of KoFTA. Copies of the amendments are available for the perusal and comments of members.

Jim Lowe mentioned a couple of valid points regarding the drafts and these were discussed and it was agreed that they again be discussed at the AGM and amendments made as required.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Chairman John then reminded the meeting that the Annual General Meeting was on Sunday 19^th April 2009 at 1.00pm at the CISWO Club, North Street, Glenrothes. A large turnout was requested.

Any matters to be discussed were to be in the hands of the Secretary by the end of today’s meeting.

The Chairman thanked everyone for their attendance and closed the meeting at 1.45pm

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KoFTA MEETING

Sunday 08 February 2009 at the CISWO club Glenrothes

21 Members were present.

Chairman John Strachan opened the meeting at 1.00pm.

Apologies were received from Charlie Ewan.

The Chairman read over the minutes of the previous meeting on 07 December 2008 and they were proposed as a true record of that meeting by Stan Sommers and seconded by Adam Wood.

The Chairman then informed the meeting that George Brown, Minute Secretary, had resigned from the Committee. A Committee meeting had been held earlier in the day and George’s letter of resignation was fully discussed. The Committee accepted George’s resignation and the Secretary was requested to write to George to inform him and thank him for his work as Minute Secretary as well as all the time and effort he had put into his time on the Committee.

The Kirkcaldy TA was commended on their recent Tartan Specials night to which a fair number of our own members had attend and a good night was had by all.

Treasurer Stan informed the meeting that he would take names for the bus for the forthcoming home game against Iceland on 01 April 2009 at the end of the meeting.

Members travelling to the Holland game have arranged transport for themselves to go to Edinburgh Airport. There are still some seats available and should any other members be going at the same time they can contact Stan or Tam Allan re their arrangements.

Secretary John informed the meeting has re-drafted and updated the Constitution and the Membership Rules of KoFTA. This has been discussed by the Committee and they have given their permission for the new documents to be placed before the Annual General Meeting on 19 April 2009. John has printed off copies of both documents and they were available to be taken away and scrutinised by members. John would appreciate comments from Members.

John reported that our application for membership of the Association of Tartan Army Clubs (ATAC) had been accepted and KoFTA are now full members of the Association.

KoFTA have entered the ATAC 11-a-side football competition and the first round is on Sunday 22 February 2009 against Bonnybrig TA.

ATAC have arranged for a Fans Embassy within the Hole in the Wall/Hoopmans pub in the Leidseplein area of Amsterdam. This will be staffed by a Dutch Police Officer, with access to all Police systems and should any supporter lose their passport, get mugged or has anything stolen then they can attend this Fans Embassy and report the matter. Forms will be completed and printed off there and then for Insurance or other claims purposes and the incidents will be logged and passed on to other Police Offcers.

The Annual General Meeting has been arranged for Sunday 19 April 2009 at 1.00pm within the CISWO Club. Any matters that any member wishes to be discussed at the AGM must be notified to the Secretary by Sunday 08 March 2009.

The next monthly meeting is arranged for Sunday 08 March 2009 at 1.00pm in the CISWO Club.

The Chairman closed the meeting at 1.40pm

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KoFTA MEETING

Sunday 7 Dec 08 at the CISWO club Glenrothes

Members present 12

Apologies: J Sibbald, R Savikis and G McTague

J Strachan Snr(chairperson) opened the meeting at 1310hrs

1. Kids Xmas Party Sun 14 Dec at CISWO

There were 23 names so far. Entertainment by Kerry’s Kids Disco. Buffet arranged. John Will has volunteered to be Santa. A discussion was held and the reimbursing of the £15 for a present was only for those attending.

2. Tartan Special gig, Kirkcaldy 23 Jan 09

Bus pick up times are as follows

1845 Ring o Stanes

1850 Oast House

1855 Fraser Bowl

Returning at 0215hrs (prompt)

It is anticipated that the cost of the bus will be approx £3-£4 per head.

All members who have ordered tickets are automatically given a seat on the bus unless they opt for another mode of transport. If they do not require transport by bus, please inform their pub rep/committee member soon as possible.Tickets are held by George Brown and there are still 7 to be collected. Another 10 have been ordered, allowing for 60 members to attend.

3. Membership of ATAC (Association of Tartan Army Clubs) has now been applied for.

4. Membership is now at 103

5. AOCB

A student in St Andrews is carrying out a study of football supporters reactions to games and is offering £5 for anyone wishing to take part. Anyone interested see Tommy Allan for details.

Members wishing to travel to Hampden on 1 Apr 09 for the Iceland home qualifier are to submit their names to their pub reps/committee by 1 Mar 09

Meeting closed at 1335hrs.The next meeting will be held at the CISWO on Sun 8 Feb 09 at 1300hrs.THERE WILL BE NO MEETING IN JANUARY.

On behalf of the KoFTA committee, George would like to wish all members a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

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KoFTA MEETING

Sunday 12 Oct 08 at the CISWO club Glenrothes

Members present: 18

Apologies from: David Yates and Gary Sommers

The meeting was opened at 1300hrs by J Strachan Snr(Chairperson)

Proposed by: A Wood

Seconded by: J Will

That the minutes read out from the meeting held on Sun 14 Sep 08 were a true and accurate record.

The presentation of the plaque for the Glencairn Football Social Club was made at the club prior to the Norway game. A discussion followed as to how many members the Glencairn club would allow in on match day. The secretary could look into this.

Following a discussion about buses and membership it was

Proposed by J Will

Seconded by J Lowe

That KoFTA membership be capped at 106. Any persons over this number wishing to become members would be placed on a waiting list.

ARGENTINA HOME GAME

Names are now being taken for seats on the bus for this game. Departure times and pick up points will be posted on the website in due course

Kids Christmas Party

It is confirmed that the Kids Christmas party will be held on Sun 14 Dec at the CISWO, from 1400-1600. Presents to be purchased by parents/guardians to the value of £15, which will be reimbursed by the club on production of a receipt. The entertainment will be by “Kerry’s Kids Disco”

CHARITY EVENT

Kirkcaldy Tartan Army are organising a charity night at Candle Rooms, Kirkcaldy on 23 Jan 09, featuring the Tartan Specials. KoFTA have 40 tickets for this event and any members wishing to attend are to give their names to Pub reps/committee ASAP. Should there be a greater demand for tickets then we need to know. It is possible a bus will be booked for that evening at a cost of around £3 per person.

ATAC

The secretary is looking into the possible membership of ATAC (Association of Tartan Army Clubs)

AOB

It was revealed that there were more people travelling back from the Norway game than travelled to. It was suggested that a name check be carried out prior to members getting onto future transport and if a persons name is NOT on the list then they do not get on the bus.

There are now 13 new members of the club

George Brown addressed the meeting with a list of clothing items available with the club logo. This list will be available to all committee/pub reps. 24 different items have to be ordered in able to get free embroidering. Some of these gifts are ideal stocking fillers for Christmas.

Stan Sommers still has a quantity of KoFTA merchandise for sale.

There being no further business to discuss the meeting was finished at 1345.

The next meeting will be on Sun 9 Nov at 1300hrs at the CISWO.

A question was raised as to the deadline for members booking transport for home games and it was suggested that this had been recorded in previous minutes. The last deadline given was for the Lithuania game and is recorded in the minute as follows

Stan Sommers then addressed the meeting and stated the money for the tickets and bus for the Lithuania game was collected as per the constitution and worked extremely well.

KoFTA rule No: 3 states

All members traveling to home games must inform the home Travel Convener at least four weeks before the fixture.

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KoFTA MEETING

Sunday 14 Sep 08 at the CISWO club Glenrothes

Members present: 14

Apologies: Gary Sommers, Robert Lowe, Charlie Ewing, John Strachan Snr, John Sibble, Gery McTague, John Thornton, Tony Trawinski, David Yates

Meeting was opened at 1310hrs by John Callaghan(secretary)

Proposed by Dave McNaughton Snr and seconded by John Will that the minutes read from the meeting held at the CISWO, Glenrothes on Sun 10 Aug 08 were a true and accurate record.

SCOTLAND V NORWAY

Names for buses to be given to any committee member/pub rep ASAP. There are 2 buses for this fixture and times are as follows

1 bus departing Hogans Bar at 0900 picking up at Cadham at 0915.

Both buses will then leave the Oast House at 0930hrs, picking up at Kirkcaldy slip road, Cowdenbeath slip road and Forth Road Bridge.

ALL MEMBERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PURCHASING THEIR OWN MATCH TICKET

PRESENTATION PLAQUE

A plaque has been purchased to present to Glencairn Football Social Club and was shown to members present. It will be presented to the club on the day of the Scotland/Norway game.

KIDS CHRISTMAS PARTY

Margaret Scott has sourced pricing for a panto at the Adam Smith centre and prices given, however, it was the consensus of opinion that a panto trip would not cater for all the children involved. The committee would source the use of other venues and this will be decided/confirmed at the next meeting. Also for the supplying of catering. Dates for this would be either 7^th,14^th or 21^st Dec.

AOB

There is the possibility of a friendly in November, once this has been confirmed as a home game, then transport will be arranged accordingly.

A number of new members have joined KoFTA, which is encouraging.

The meeting was closed at 1325hrs. The next meeting will be held in the CISWO< Glenrothes on Sun 12 Oct 08 at 1300hrs.

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KoFTA MEETING

Sunday 10 Aug 08 at the CISWO club Glenrothes

Members present: 13

Apologies: Stan Sommers, Robert Lowe, Kenny Murray, Gerry McTague

Meeting was opened at 1310hrs by John Strachan Snr

SCOTLAND V NORTHERN IRELAND

Provisionally 2 buses were booked, however due to lack of numbers it is proposed that a 70 be booked rather than 2 buses. Unfortunately, there will NOT be any toilet facilities on the bus but provisions will be made to accommodate children, ladies and members with a weak bladder.

Bus pick ups for this game are

Oast House: DEPARTS 1700

Dixon Arms: DEPARTS 1715

A92 Slip Road at C’Beath shortly thereafter.

Should any member(s) wish to carry on drinking past these times they will have to make their own way to Hampden. Members are reminded that NO alcohol is to be consumed on the coach

SATURDAY HOME GAMES

A letter was forwarded to the Rutherglen Glencairn Club expressing concerns as to health and safety (overcrowding) on match days. A reply was received and the club are now limiting the number of coaches to 5, with KoFTA having first refusal.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS

There is still a quantity of KoFTA merchandise available to purchase, however it is believed that Fleeces are in short supply and an order may be requested. Any members that are wanting to purchase a fleece please give your names to your pub rep(s) or committee member. Once enough are asked for (min order 24 items), an order will be placed.

George Brown informed the meeting that he was looking into the possibility of kilt socks with KoFTA badge being purchased.

John Will addressed the meeting about the idea of a plaque or such likes being presented to the Rutherglen Glencairn Club on the opening of their new club.This was previously mentioned in the meeting of 13 Jan 08.George Brown said he will look into this.

There being no further business to discuss the meeting was closed at 1325hrs. The next meeting will be held on Sun 14 Sep 08 at the CISWO commencing at 1300hrs

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KoFTA AGM

Sunday 18th May 2008 at the CISWO club, North Street, Glenrothes

Chairman John Strachan opened the meeting and welcomed all the members present.

Members present: 27

1. The minutes of the AGM on 12th April 2007 were read out and were proposed as a true record by Dave McNaughton snr and seconded by Charlie Ewen

2. Treasurer Stan Sommers read out the financial report from the previous year, which was proposed as a true record by George Armstrong and seconded by Tony Trawinski

3. Election of new committee:

Chairperson:

John Strachan snr

Proposed by: Ian Speed

Seconded by: Davie Yeats

Carried unanimously

Treasurer:

Stan Sommers

Proposed by: Dave McNaughton

Seconded by: Gerry McTague

Carried unanimously

Secretary:

1. Gerry McTague

Proposed by Tony Trawinski

Seconded by Tommy Allan

2. John Callaghan

Proposed by Dave McNaughton snr

Seconded by Stan Sommers

After a vote John Callaghan was duly elected

Minute Secretary:

George Brown

Proposed by: John Will

Seconded by: George Armstrong

Carried unanimously

Pub Reps:

The following volunteered to become pub reps:

Dixon Arms - Ronnie Savickis and George Armstrong.

Frazer Bowl – Tommy Allan.

Ring o’ Stanes - John Will

Oast House - Dave McNaughton snr and Gary Sommers

Hogan’s Bar - Tony Trawinski

Carried unanimously

AOCB:

There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was closed at 2.00pm.

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KoFTA MEETING

Sunday 13/04/2008 at the CISWO Club, Glenrothes.

Members present 17

Apologies: Gerry McTague, John Speed, Ronnie Savickis, Dave McNaughton Snr and Dave McNaughton Jnr. The meeting was opened at 1305hrs by John Strachan Snr (Chairperson)

Proposed by Adam Wood

Seconded by John Will

That the minutes of the meeting held on Sun 9 Mar were read out and passed as a true record.

The annual dance was discussed and volunteers were being sought to assist with providing a buffet. Names to be given to the committee. A raffle will also be held on the night and donations can be handed to pub reps/committee.

A thank you letter was read out from Katy Knight of Cameron Hospital thanking KoFTA for their kind donation to Letham Ward for the “talking books”

Stan Sommers then explained why there was only one bus with a toilet for the Croatia match, which was out of the clubs control. However in future the club will ensure that women and children will be allocated to any buses with toilets.

Tony Trawinski informed the meeting of how much the club had raised at the Race night.

There being no further business to discuss the meeting was closed at 1320hrs. The next meeting, being the AGM, will be held on Sun 18 May at 1230hrs in the CISWO club. Any proposals are to be forwarded to the committee prior to the meeting.

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KoFTA MEETING

Sunday 09/03/2008 at the CISWO Club, Glenrothes.

Apologies: Gary Sommers, Tam Allan, George Brown, Bob Low, David Yeats, Dave McNaughton jnr, John Strachan snr, John Strachan jnr, Charlie Ewan, Ronnie Savickis.

Members present: 5

Meeting opened at 13:05 by Stan Sommers {Treasurer}

Croatia Game.

There are still seats available for this game, names to be given to pub reps ASAP to be forwarded to Stan. There are two 49 seater booked for this game and they will leave the Oasthouse at 17:00hrs.

Annual Dance.

This years Annual Dance is on 9th May at Warout Stadium at 19:30 until 01:00, we have booked Straightshooter Disco and will provide a Buffet, there will also be a raffle, stand up bingo and various other fundraising events on the night. Tickets are priced at £5.00 each and will be available at the next meeting and thereafter from pub reps.

Race Night.

The bus for the race night at Hogan's Bar in Lundin Links will leave the Oasthouse at 19:00hrs picking up at the Fraser Bowl on route. Bus will return from Lundin Links at 00:30hrs.

Cost of bus £5.00 per person.

Tartan Army Gathering.

We now have available a program of events that have been arranged for the gathering being held in Aviemore from 26/06/2008 - 30/06/2008 these will be posted on KOFTA website for anyone who is attending the gathering.

SSC Memberships.

Some members still had not received their membership cards and gift packs from the SFA hopefully they will have them by the April meeting.

Merchandise.

We now have variety of merchandise available bearing the KOFTA logo including fleece, mugs, polo shirts, and T-shirts.

There being no further business to discuss the meeting was closed at 13:25hrs. The next meeting will be held in the CISWO club Glenrothes on Sunday 13th April at 13:00hrs

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KoFTA MEETING

Sunday 10/02/2008 at the CISWO Club, Glenrothes.

Apologies: Bob Lowe, Gary Sommers, David Yates and Charlie Ewan

Meeting opened at 1305hrs by Stan Sommers(secretary)

Members present: 13

Croatia Game.

Due to the SSC no longer accepting cheques for tickets, all members are to apply for their own ticket for this match. There is ONE 49 seater booked for this game and names for seats are to be with your pub reps ASAP so he/she can forward those names to Stan.

The Bus will leave the Oast House no later than 1700hrs.

Annual Dance

This will be held in the Warout Stadium on 9 May 08. Tickets will be priced at £5.00 on a first come first served basis.

Race Night

It is hoped that a race night will be held on Hogans Bar(Tony’s) on the week ending 21/22 Mar. A bus will be available at a small cost to members. Once confirmed this will be posted on the website.

Merchandise

Ring collar T-shirt will be ordered from the company that supplies the polo shirts. These t-shirts are navy blue with the KoFTA badge screen printed on the back. The size of which is approx A4.

A further order for fleeces is being made which will include kid’s sizes.

Travel to Macedonia

Passport travel now has prices for the Macedonia trip with the possible price for the double header.

There being no further business to discuss the meeting was closed at 1335hrs. The next meeting will be held in the CISWO Club Glenrothes on Sun 9 Mar 08 at 1300hrs

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KoFTA MEETING

Sunday 13/01/ 2008 at the CISWO Club, Glenrothes.

Members present 17

Apologies: George Armstrong

Meeting was opened by J Strachan Snr at 1320hrs

1. The chairman passed on seasons greetings to all members.

2. The excess ticket money for the Italy game had finally

arrived from the SSC and would be refunded to members ASAP.

3. It was discussed that the kids Xmas party in the Lomond Centre Christmassy at all. The venue had not been decorated and there was not even a Christmas tree.

4 of the wife’s/grandparents discussed organising this years party for the kids.

4. A letter of resignation from Colin Gourlay was read out to members.

5. Merchandise: Mugs and fleeces were now available to purchase. If members require extra fleeces/different sizes then they are requested to give their order to Stan with payment.

6. A date for the annual dance is hopefully being set for May. Committee to arrange prior to next meeting.

7. Apologies for not having the minutes from the last meeting available. George has a problem with his printer and hopefully this will be rectified by the next meeting.

AOB

The Tartan Army Gathering is being held in Aviemore in June. Any interested parties should log onto tartanarmy.com

Ideas are requested for a gift to Rutherglen Glencairn Club from KoFTA on the opening of their new club.

There being no further business to discus the meeting was closed at 1345hrs. The next meeting will be held at the CISWO Club Glenrothes on Sunday 10 Feb 08 at 1300hrs.

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KoFTA MEETING

Sunday 09/12/ 2007 at the CISWO Club, Glenrothes.

Members present: 15

Apologies : T Allan, D Yeats, G Brown, D McNaughton Jnr

Meeting was opened at 13:08hrs by S Sommers.

1. Christmas Party numbrers confirmd 18 names.

2. SFA was phoned regarding reimbursement from Italy tickets and cheque will be sent out ASAP, money to be paid back to members as the cheque is received from the SFA.

3. Jackets left on bus No.3 message has also been put on the Tartan Army message board.

3. England friendly Club will look the possibility of running a bus when the game is confirmed.

4. John Strachan snr mentioned the possibility of a Ferry running to Norrway & Holland this will be looked at later once this has been confirmed.

5. Cowdenbeath members request for another pick point it there was bad weather this will be looked at on the day.

6. Rumour of Northern Ireland friendly this has to confirmed.

7. A cheque of £100 was donated to charity at Cameron Hospital delivered to Katy McNight.

8. A get well card was asked for George Brown after he donated a Kidney for his Daughter.

AOB.

Merchandise to be available before Christmas - Fleeces, Mugs & Polo Shirts.

Annual Dance venue & date to be organised.

Suggestions for a club day out requested {Ideas to be put forward to the committee}

Next meeting Sunday the 13th January 2008 at 13:00

Meeting closed at 13:35

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KoFTA MEETING

Sunday 04/11/ 2007 at the CISWO Club, Glenrothes.

Members present: 22

Apologies : G McTague, T Trawinski

Meeting was opened at 1310hrs by J Strachan Snr

1. Italy tickets. All names are to be given to Stan ASAP to enable the buses to be sorted out.

2. A discussion was held, that members must give their SSC membership number to their respective pub reps when requesting tickets. Every committee member and pub rep will be given an up to date list of members and numbers. When the new SSC memberships are renewed, all members are to show their pub reps the membership cards so the list can be kept up to date.

3. All members of KoFTA who are not members of the SSC will be sent a letter stating that if they are not members of the SSC they will no longer be members of KoFTA and will not be entitled to any of the club facilities.

4.It was discussed that a letter of complaint be forwarded, on behalf of KoFTA, to the SFA regarding the ticket allocation for the Scotland/Italy game.

5. Bus times for the Italy game have been published on the KoFTA website home page.

6. Names for the kids Christmas party are to be given to Stan ASAP

AOB

Andy Chung is performing at Hogans Bar on Fri 10 Nov. 07. Members are welcome to attend. If sufficient numbers can attend it will be sourced for a bus to be booked

Any members with photographs from any Scotland games are requested to forward them to Gerry for inclusion on the gallery.

Any members who have ideas for outings, i.e. golf, bowling, hillwalking(maybe not for the older members) etc

The meeting was closed at 1345hrs

The next meeting will be on Sun 9 Dec 07 @ 1300hrs at the CISWO, Glenrothes

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KoFTA MEETING

Sunday 14/10/ 2007 at the CISWO Club, Glenrothes.

Apologies: T Allan,D Yates,G Sommers,D McNaughton Jnr

Members present: 25

Meeting was opened by J Strachan Snr (Chairman) at 1235hrs

Kids Christmas Party

This will be held in the Lomond Centre on Sun 16 Dec from 1430-1630(half past two – half past four in old money) A present to the value of £12 to be purchased by members for each of their children and on production of a receipt the £12 will be reimbursed from club funds. The age limit is up to Primary 7 age, and is open to children/grandchildren of members. Names to be with Stan Sommers ASAP

ITALY TICKETS

The club has ordered tickets for the Italy game. If the club is allocated extra tickets for non members then these will be allocated either in the form of a ballot (names drawn out a hat) or on a points basis of those who have attended most of the present campaign qualifiers. This was put to the floor to be voted on and the results are as follows

Ballot; For 4. Against: 21

Points: For 21 Against 4

Therefore, the “points” system will be used.

KoFTA MEMBERSHIP CARDS

Membership cards for KoFTA members are being compiled and when completed will be handed to pub reps, who in turn are to hand them out to members. These cards will include telephone numbers of committee members on the back.

SSC MEMBERSHIP

This will be due for renewal in December. Members are reminded that this is a condition of KoFTA membership.

AOB

Ayr Tartan Army are carrying out a sponsored walk to Hampden in aid of Alzheimer’s Scotland. It is not clear how the money is to be paid.Dave McNaughton Snr will look into this and get back to the committee with a view to making a donation.

John Will addressed the meeting, stating that Caledonian Kilts of Eastfield Industrial Estate, Glenrothes is willing to give a discount to KoFTA members, on production of their SSC membership cards.

There being no further business to discuss the meeting was closed at 1305hrs.

The next meeting will be held on Sun 4 Nov at 1300hrs at the CISWO.

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KoFTA MEETING

Sunday 16/09/ 2007 at the CISWO Club, Glenrothes.

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KoFTA MEETING

Sunday 12/08/ 2007 at the CISWO Club, Glenrothes.

Commencing at 1210hrs

Apologies: A Wood, D Yates, G Sommers, D McDade, S McDade, R Savikis, T Trawinski.

Members present : 13

Meeting was opened by J Srachan Snr(Chairman) at 1310hrs

The minutes of the previous meeting were read out and passed as a true record

Stan Sommers then addressed the meeting and stated the money for the tickets and bus for the Lithuania game was collected as per the constitution and worked extremely well.

Proposed by: Stan Sommers

Seconded by: G Brown

With effect from the Lithuania game, all none members will have the opportunity to travel three times on KoFTA travel. After this they will have to join KoFTA(and SSC if necessary). If they have not done so after their three trips then they will not be allowed to travel on future transport until such time that they join.

The transport for the Lithuania and Ukraine home games are as follows:

0900 Hogans Bar

0920 Stanes

0930 Oast House.

Pick-ups from the Dixon Arms and slip roads on A92 and Forth Road Bridge will follow,

The transport for the game against South Africa at Pittodrie is as follows

1615 Oast House

1630 Stanes

The are still available seats on the transport and anyone wishing to travel are to inform Stan Sommers ASAP

Stan Sommers then read the accounts statement and details of the race night and annual dance.

A letter was received from the Cameron Brig Hospital requested donations for books for the visually impaired and it was proposed by D McNaughton Snr and seconded by

B Ricks that the sum of £100 be donated. Carried

Proposed by D McNaughton Snr

Seconded by D Swindles

That KoFTA sponsor one of the Junior Glens players to the sum of £50 for the forthcoming season. An advertisement mentioning KoFTA will be shown in their weekly programme. Carried.

Kids Xmas Party

The venue for this is to discussed at the next meeting. The new owner of the Oast House is willing to host.

There being no further business to discus the meeting was closed at 1345hrs.

The next meeting will be held at the CISWO Club, Glenrothes on Sun 16 Sep 07 at 1300hrs.

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KoFTA MEETING

Sunday 13/05/07 at the CISWO club, Glenrothes

Members in Attendance Apologes

J Strachan Snr J Strachan Jnr

D McNauthon Snr S Sommers

J Will R Sevickis

I Copland A Trawinski

Tallan D McNaughton Jnr

A Wood G Brown

R Low G McTague

D SWindells

Chairman John Strachan Opened the meeting at 14:10pm

Treasrers report on the race night and annual dance were well attended and raised around £500 between both nights, thanks was given to those who donated prizes and helped with the food.

Tam Allan handed over the new KOFTA banner {which memebrs can borrew for trips ETC}.

A letter was received from the NHS Fife primary care Lethuam ward Cameron Hospital looking for donations, Staff Nurse, Katy McNight.

Next up was a said at other previous meetings about tickets & bus arrangements, we would re word our constitution / Rules so as to allow for monies etc, {George Brown}

Strictly Adhered to Names would be given to pub rep's at least one month before the next match {where possible} the club will require £25:00 per ticket booking in advance of ordering members tickets, if tickets cost less or more the refund or the balance due will paid before the day of the game or on that day. if booking tickets also let your pub rep know how many bus seats you will require {will try and find out if the SFA will consider us to pay by direct debit}.

Any one talking about going to Georgia, Dave McNaughton Snr is in contact with passport travel.

Next meeting 12th August with possibility of 1-2 committee meetings before {update rules, constitution}.

Meeting closed at 13:40pm

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KoFTA AGM

Sunday 16^th April 2007 at the CISWO club Glenrothes

Commencing at 1210hrs

Members present: 27

Apologies: Nil

1. The minutes of the meetings of 11 Feb 07 and 11 Mar 07 were read out and passed as a true record.

2. Stan Sommers(treasurer) read out the financial report from the previous year which was passed as a true record.

3. John Will requested that a vote of thanks be given to the previous committee for their hard work over the year.

Carried

4. Election of new committee:

Chairperson: John Strachan Snr

Proposed by: Tony Trawinski

Seconded by: Charlie Ewing

Carried

Treasurer: Stan Sommers

Proposed by: Adam Wood

Seconded by: George Armstrong

Carried

Secretary: No volunteers

George Armstrong stated he no longer wished to continue as secretary as he was finding it harder to attend meetings, but would continue in the interim until the next meeting

Minute Secretary: George Brown

Proposed by: Stan Sommers

Seconded by: Tony Trawinski

Carried

Vice Secretary: No volunteers

The following volunteered to become pub reps.

Ronnie Savakis – Dixon Arms. Tommy Allan – Frazer Bowl. John Will – Stanes Dave McNaughton Snr – Oast House. Tony Trawinski – Hogans Bar.

5. George Armstrong read out a letter regarding the excessive fares paid out by members at the Lithuania trip. It stated that unfortunately nothing could be done, however individuals could pursue this through ABTA.

6.1

Proposed by : Stan Sommers

Seconded by: Dave McNaughton Snr

That due to almost £1000 being lost, by the club,over the last two years, it is the responsibility of individuals to purchase their own tickets for forthcoming matches.

6.2

Proposed by: Craig Muir

Seconded by: John Will

That names for tickets be given to pub reps 2 meetings prior to matches and that tickets and bus money (for non members, if any) be paid prior to tickets being ordered. If money is not paid by then then NO ticket will be ordered for that individual.

Both proposals were voted on and members voted in favour of 6.2

KoFTA rules will be amended accordingly and must be strictly adhered to.

Proposed by: Tony Trawinski

Seconded by: George Armstrong

That Tommy Allan be reimbursed the sum of £160.50 for the KoFTA banner.

Carried

8. AOB

T- Shirts are still available from Stan Sommers at a cost of £12

George Brown showed member examples of merchandise which is available for members to purchase. A full price list is expected to be available at the next meeting.

Volunteers are requested to provided items of food for the finger buffet at the annual dance. Tickets for which can be purchased for £5.

Tommy Allan addressed the members regarding a non member at the last game who did not recieve his match ticket on the bus or at the Rutherglen Club. Tommy proposed that the member who purchased the ticket be reimbursed the cost of the ticket (£27). The treasurer did point out that there were spare tickets and showed them to the members.

Votes for:13

Votes against; 13

The chairperson was given the casting vote and the member will be reimbursed. The chairperson did state, however, that this would be a one off and no money would be refunded should this happen again.

There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was closed at 1315hrs. The next meeting would be held at 1300hrs, Sun 13 May 07 at the CISWO, Glenrothes

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KoFTA MEETING

Sunday 11/03/07 at the CISWO club, Glenrothes

Commencing at 1320hrs

Members present: 9

Apologies from: T Allan, G McTague, R Savakis, S Sommers, G Sommers and T Trawinski.

The minutes of the previous meeting were held on Sun 11 Feb 07 were read out, however could not be passed as a true record due to the delay in publishing.

A discussion was held regarding the Georgia game and general travel to home games and amendments to the KoFTA rules to be discussed at the AGM.

Payments of tickets and bus travel for the Georgia game MUST be paid prior to the day of travel. This is to ensure that the treasurer does not have to carry vast amounts of cash on the day.

George Brown is hoping to obtain examples of items, for sale, with club logos, in time for the AGM.

Tickets for the annual dance will go on sale on the day of the Georgia game at a cost of £5.00.

It was suggested that Tommy Allan be reimbursed for purchasing the KoFTA banner. This is to be discussed at the AGM.

T-shirts are “a plenty” and can be purchased from Stan Sommers at a cost of £12.

AOB

Provisional times for the buses for the Georgia game are as follows

Hogans Bar 0900hrs

Stanes(bus stop Huntsman Road/Julian Road) 0920hrs

Oast House 0930hrs

Dixon Arms 0935hrs

Chapel Level slip road/Lochgelly slip road/Cowdenbeath slip road/Forth Bridge from 0940hrs onwards

AGM

Any items to be proposed at the AGM are to be in writing, with a proposer and a seconder(who must both be present at AGM), to the Secretary no later than Sun 8 April 07. This is to enable the agenda to be typed prior to AGM.

Meeting was closed at 1350hrs. The next meeting, being the AGM will be held at the CISWO club, Glenrothes on Sunday 12 April 07 at 1200hrs.

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KoFTA MEETING

Sunday 11/02/07 at the CISWO club, Glenrothes

Commencing at 1313hrs

John Strachan chairman

Members present

Apologies

George Brown

George Armstrong

Discussing the Georgia game agenda 3 buses booked,

Membership Rules: the club has been refused some tickets applied for as members have let their

SSC membership laps and the rule off after being to 3 games on a KOFTA bus they must become a member of KOFTA and also in the rules must join the SSC. Their valid SSC card must be shown to a committee member or their Pub Rep.

Possibility of setting up a Direct Debit to the SFA to purchase set amount of tickets per game.

All ticket money to be paid prior to the SFA cut - off date for ordering tickets.

Tam Allan suggested a list of each Pub membership to be made up and available to that Pub Rep.

Warout Stadium has been booked for the annual dance on the 4th May 2007.

Race Night for raising club funds was suggested in Hogans Bar Lundin Links {Tony Trawinski}

on the 13th April at 8pm.

AGM to be held 15th April at 12:00 in the CISWO club Glenrothes.

Polo Shirts available contact Stan Sommers

Any other business.

John Will, proposed to make members aware of wearing seat belts on buses

Meeting adjourned at 13:55.

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KoFTA MEETING

Sunday 3/12/06 at the CISWO club, Glenrothes

Commencing at 1310hrs

Members present 6

Proposed by Adam Wood

Seconded by John Will

That the minutes of the KoFTA meeting held on Sun 10 Sep 06 be passed as a true record

Proposed by John Will

Seconded by Stan Sommers

That the minutes of the KoFTA meeting held on Sun 15 Oct 06 be passed as a true record

UPDATE ON CHILDRENS CHRISTMAS PARTY ON SAT 16 DEC AT THE LOMOND CENTRE FROM 1400HRS-1600HRS

The number of kids attending are, at present,20. Up to 29 kids will cost £33 and 30 or more kids will cost £43.

The Lomond centre is providing entertainment and refreshment for the kids, however Stan will purchase (through club) a quantity of selection boxes and extra drinks for the kids. Parents/guardians are requested to hand in presents to the Oast House NO LATER THAN THURSDAY 14 DEC.

Proposed by Adam Wood

Seconded by Dave McNaughton Snr

That the club pay for a taxi for Cyril to get to the Lomond Centre to "assist" Santa

Proposed by Stan Sommers

Seconded by Gary Sommers

That £10 worth of refreshment be put behind the Oast House bar as a thank you to Cyril in his "assistance" to Santa

Both carried

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It was suggested that club fundraising ideas be put to the next meeting as there has not been any Club fundraising for some time.

A venue for a summer dance be investigated and that the pub reps form a committee for this. Any ideas to be put to the next meeting.

ALL members attending the next meeting are to bring their SSC membership cards with them. This is to update the club database

There being no further business to discuss the meeting was closed at 1345hrs. Due to the festive season being upon us the next meeting will be held at the CISWO, Glenrothes on Sun 11 FEBRUARY 2007 commencing at 1300hrs.

GEORGE WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO WISH ALL MEMBERS OF KoFTA AND THEIR FAMILIES A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR

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KoFTA MEETING

Sunday 15/10/06 at the CISWO club, Glenrothes

Commencing at 13:10hrs

Members present 14

Apologies for absence 5

George Brown

Tony Trawinski

Dave McNaughton {jnr}

John Strachan {jnr}

Gary Sommers

Stan Sommers apologised for not having the Sept minutes & financial report available.

Agenda

Kids Xmas Party member Craig Muir to book the Lomond centre for med December

Data Base

To be updated - membership numbers etc.

Drink on Busses

It was deemed necessary to formally letter two members for drink offences on the bus for the France game verbally warn another for not informing two non members whom he had booked seats for.

It was agreed no raffle prizes of drink would be handed out until the bus returns home to its destination.

RAffle

Members informed that £165.00 was raised at the Rutherglen Club

Fife Hospitals Kidney Support Group {George Brown}.

Rutherglen Club

It was agreed that any future match taking place at Celtic park that we would continue to use Rutherglen Club

Dublin

A few members indicated there intention attending the B international in Ireland {Kofta Club not to be involved}.

There was a decision taken by the committee members in attendance to sponsor Glenrothes Junior Football Club player Grant McKay for the season 2006-2007 to the sum of £50.00 and Fofta would be mentiond in every home match programme.

A.O.B.

None meeting closed by Chairman John Strachan {snr} at 13:55hrs

Nets meeting Sunday 12th November 2006 C.I.S.W.O. Club at 13:00hrs

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KoFTA MEETING

Sunday 10/09/06 at the CISWO club, Glenrothes

Commencing at 13:10hrs

Members present 5

1. Proposed by: Stan Sommers

Seconded by: John Will

That the minutes from the KoFTA meeting held on Sunday 13 Aug 06 be passed as a true record

Carried

2. George Brown then addressed the meeting on the result of the Pro AM golf tournament.There was a hamper donated by Morrisons and was too late in being entered into the raffle, therefore the Rutherglen club was to be approached to allow us to raffle it there on the day of the Scotland/France game with all proceeds going to the Fife Hospitals Kidney Support Group.

3.Stan Sommers(acting chairperson) then addressed the meeting regarding the return trip from Parkhead. It was explained that the buses had been sent to a different location by the Police, therefore causing a mix up with pick up points. In future, mobile numbers of the drivers will be obtained to enable the club members to find the transport should it be moved prior to the end of the games.

4.Gerry McTague then addressed the meeting explaining that the trip to Lithuania had encountered a few "hiccups". Baltic travel arrangements had not coincided with connection times and some members had excessive extra payments to make. Reimbursement from the travel company were being sought from the travel company.

5.France game-Buses were now booked and no more tickets or seats were available.

6.It was suggested by Stan Sommers that the kids Christmas party be held on 17 Dec 06 at 1200hrs - 1400hrs( 12 O'clock to 2 O'clock in old money) It was felt that the Oast House was no longer appropriate due to the amount of kids attending. Therefore various venues are to be looked at to enable the Xmas party to go ahead as well as entertainment for the kids.

Agreed

7.Proposed by: Craig Muir

Seconded by: George Brown

That parents/guardians be requested to purchase a gift(MAX £12 EACH CHILD) for each of their children/child for the Xmas Party. Reimbursement up to a maximum of £12 will be given from club funds on production of a receipt.

CARRIED

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The committee then addressed the meeting as to the following:

It is the individual members responsibility to get in touch with their Pub Rep(s) to order ticket(s) or to order them on their individual order form sent out by the SSC. It is NOT and never will be the responsibility of any of the committee or pub reps to "chase" member(s) to see if they require tickets. It is also the individuals responsibility to let their pub rep know if they require a seat on the buses for the home games.

There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was closed at 1340hrs. The next meeting to be held at the CISWO on Sun 15 Oct at 1300hrs

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KOFTA Meeting

Sunday 13/08/06 C.I.S.W.O. club Glenrothes

Commencing at 13:05hrs.

Members present 10

Apologies from: Christine Brown, Margaret Scott, Brian Starkie, Lynn brown,Scott Will, Gerry McTague,Dave McNaughton Jnr, Tony Trawinski, Tommy Allan, Les Yates,John Strachan Snr.

1. Proposed By: John Will

Seconded by : Dave McNaughton Snr

The the minutes of the KoFta meeting held on Sun 11 Jun 06 be passed as a true record.

2. Stan Sommers, acting chairperson addressed the members on the following:

2 x coaches with toilets have been booked for the Faroes game and departure times are as follows:

0900hrs Hogans Bar

0915hrs Stanes

0930hrs Oast House calling at the Dixon Arms

Tickets for the France game are now booked. 2 x coaches are booked and departure times are as follows

1030hrs Hogans Bar

1045hrs Stanes

1100hrs Oast House

The pub will be closed prior to the coaches departing, however, if due to unforeseen circumstances, coaches are late members are reminded

That should they enter the pub it is their individual responsibilty to ensure they are on the coach in time.

3. A discussion was held re ticket ordering and it was decided that if non-members wish to purchase tickets then these tickets MUST be paid

for when ordering....NO PAYMENT...NO TICKET

4. A discussion was held with reference to the Lithuania away game

5. George Brown then spoke of the success of the golf Pro Am. The consultant from St Andrews, Iain MacKinnon had submitted an invoice for

£3400 for his services. The Support Group were seeking legal advise as to the validation of his demand.

6. David Yates informed the meeting that other members were complaining that the minutes were not being posted on the website in time George apologised for the last meetings minutes not being posted in time, this was due to his time being taken up with the Pro Am.

7. It was stressed that KoFTA members who were not SSC members are to apply for SSC membership ASAP. This will be looked into at a later date. Members are reminded that it is a stipulation of KoFTA membership.

8. It was requested that George Armstrong, Secretary, take over the task of ordering tickets. This was agreed by George.

Forthwith, Pub reps are to be approached by members for tickets/payments, then only Pub reps forward ticket request to George. Phone calls to Stan Sommers for tickets is to cease.

There being no further business to discuss the meeting was closed at 1330hrs. The next meeting to be held at the CISWO on Sun 10 Sep 06 at 1300hrs

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KOFTA Meeting

Sunday 11/06/06 C.I.S.W.O. club Glenrothes

Commencing at 1315hrs.

Members present 9

Apologies from David McNaughton Jnr,Tommy Allan, Tony Trawinski,Gary Sommers,Lee Gourlay, David Yates,John Foster,Margaret Scott, Christine Brown, Brian Starkie and Lynn Brown.

1. The Chairperson, John Strachan Snr read out the minutes from the AGM. These were passed as a true record.

2.The Treasurer, Stan Sommers, then addressed the meeting with the following: There was no way that we could get a credit card, as the type of account used by KoFTA was classed as a "charity account". Therefore incurring little or no charges. If a credit card account be opened then a charge of 40p was be incurred for each transaction. It was therefore decided not to go ahead with the "credit card" account.

3. Polo shirts were arriving shortly for sale.

4. George Brown then updated the members on the Golf Pro Am and asked for volunteers to assist on the day. A cash donation of £20 was received from Jenny which was greatly appreciated.

5. Names of members wishing to attend the first 2008 qualifier at Celtic Park were to be given to Stan at the end of the meeting.

There being no further business to discuss the meeting was closed at 1340hrs. The date of the next meeting being Sun 13 Aug 06 at the CISWO, Glenrothes at 1300hrs.

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KOFTA A.G.M. Meeting

Sunday 30/04/06 C.I.S.W.O. club Glenrothes

1. Meeting was opened at 1315hrs by the then Chairman J Strachan Snr.

21 members present.

2. Proposed by George Brown

Seconded by Gary Sommers

That the treasurers report read out by Stan Sommers be a true and accurate record

of the KoFTA accounts for the year 2005-2006

Carried

3. The following were elected as the new committee commencing 01 May 06 for the forthcoming year:

Chairperson John Strachan Snr

Proposed by Tony Trawinski

Seconded by John Will

Carried

Secretary George Armstrong

Proposed by Stan Sommers

Seconded by David Yates

Carried

Vice Secretary there were no nominations or volunteers

Treasurer Stan Sommers

Proposed by George Brown

Seconded by Dave McNaughton Jnr

Carried

Minute Secretary George Brown

Proposed by John Strachan Snr

Seconded by George Armstrong

Carried

4. John Will then requested that a vote of thanks be recorded for the sterling work

carried out by the committee for the previous year.

Unanimous

5. There followed a discussion concerning payment of tickets by non-members and it was decided that non-members tickets were to be paid for prior to tickets being ordered. This was to be entered into the KoFTA Rules.

6. Tommy Allan then addressed the floor on the following issues

a. Could the treasurer enquire if the club can obtain a “club credit card” to save members using their own when booking an away trip for a group?

The treasurer would investigate this

b. An update was given on the Lithuania trip

c. Tam has details of the Ukraine trip

d. Tommy requested that details of the minutes be hidden from public view on the website. Reason being, if some one is being banned/suspended from the club for whatever reason this should be kept “in house”

It was decided that should this occur, the minutes would be posted in such a way that this would not happen.

7. George Brown then updated members on the forthcoming Pro-Am golf tournament. A letter was distributed prior to the meeting and will be posted on the website.

8. Proposed by David McNaughton Snr

Seconded by Gary Sommers

That the cost of bus travel for non members to home games be increased to £15 due to the cost being incurred by the club to subsidise extra transport.

Carried

9. The chairman then informed the meeting that the ticket and bus situation for non-members would be reviewed in November after the start of the Euro 08 campaign.

There being no further business to discuss the meeting was closed at 1405hrs. The next meeting would be held at the CISWO on Sun 11 Jun 06 at 1300hrs.

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KOFTA Meeting

Sunday 12 Mar 06 at C.I.S.W.O club Glenrothes

The meeting commenced at 1311hrs with 7 members in attendance. There were numerous apologies which was down to the inclement weather.

1. Tommy Allan addressed the meeting regarding the away trip to Lithuania. He had been in touch with the members travelling and had fully briefed them.

2. Tommy then requested that a sub committee be formed to arrange away travel. This would be brought up at the AGM, however it is part of the

Constitution. Also the possibility of the club having a company credit card to coincide with the bank account. This would be looked into.

3 Tommy briefly outlined the Ukraine trip, in which 5 members had already booked. Travel includes 1 night in Amsterdam and 3 nights in Ukraine.

4. It was proposed by John Strachan Snr and seconded by Tommy Allan that the next meeting be the AGM and to be held at 1300hrs, Sun 30 Apr 06 at the CISWO.

AOB

John Strachan Snr then addressed the meeting about the number of tickets that were left over from the Switzerland game, and that all tickets (for members and non members) should be paid for when booked. This will be discussed at the AGM with a view to it being inserted into the constitution.

John then suggested that the KoFTA annual dance take place late May/early June and available dates be investigated with the CISWO.

George Brown then briefly talked about the Golf Pro-Am on 7 Jul. A letter updating members was distributed prior to the meeting. Gerry has agreed to update the website with a link solely for the tournament to enable members to be full updated. It was requested that ALL members start collecting raffle prizes.

The meeting ended at 1355hrs. The next meeting, being the AGM, will be held on Sunday 30 April 06 at 1300hrs at the CISWO.

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KOFTA Meeting

Sunday 12/02/2006 C.I.S.W.O. club Glenrothes

Meeting commenced at 1110hrs with 21 member in attendance. Apologies from A Trawinski,J StrachanSnr,D Oates,W Duncan.I Sommers,G Sommers,M Scott, C Brown,L Brown and B Starkie.

1. Tommy Allan the addressed the meeting outlining travel arrangements for the Lithuania away trip, provisionally planned for 11 Oct 06.Travel arrangements were explained together with proposed cost, with numbers of those attending being forwarded to the travel company on 13 Feb 06

This travel arrangement was extensively investigated by Tommy ,as there were no objections from the floor at the previous meeting to arrange travel through other firms

A provisional booking form was distributed to members who wished to travel and if anyone else wished to make their own arrangements there are free to do so.

A vote of thanks being given to Tommy for his sterling efforts and time spent into researching this.

2. Names for Switzerland game on 1 Mar06.Stan has booked tickets and if anyone can pay their ticket money please do so at the end of the meeting.£15 west stand, family section £10 adult and £5 child. There are ONLY 4 seats left on the bus which is a 57 seater.

The bus will depart Stanes at 1650hrs and Oast House at 1700hrs

AOB

1. George Brown asked for a personal votes of thanks go to Stan and Hetty Sommers for their excellent organization of the kids Christmas party and thanks to Santa and his helpers. This was unanimous

2.George then read the following letter to the meeting which he stated would be published on the web site for all to read:

It was suggested some time ago that a golf section be formed within KoFTA. However, as there were very few who were committed to this, I have decided to suspend this for the time being.

In view of this I am at present, on behalf of KoFTA and in conjunction with the golf teacher at Glenrothes Golf course, attempting to organize a Pro-Am golf tournament in aid of the Fife Hospitals Kidney Support Group, with intention of raising as much money as possible for this charity.

We have heard of heart and liver disease but kidney disease seems to be one of those forgotten illnesses where patients spend most of their time on dialysis machines to keep them alive, as well as continual hospital appointments for vast amount of medication.

Many of you may not be aware that my daughter Cheryl is one of those individuals and, together with raising her two and a half year old toddler,can at times leave her totally exhausted.

The FHKSG was started up in March 2003 by two of the nurses on Ward 21(Renal Ward) of the QMH so that patients (some of whom could little afford it) did not have to dip into their own pockets to fund days out, Christmas dinner,children's Christmas parties, to name but a few, and the aim of the charity is to alleviate some of the strain incurred.

ALL of the FHKSG funding comes from charitable donations which at times the patients and their families organize themselves, therefore I have decided to organize this event not only as a member of KoFTA but as a concerned and loving Dad.

Once the details of the event have been finalised, I will be asking/pleading with ALL KoFTA members to try their hardest to donate prizes for the raffle. The cost of each ticket will cost £5 per ticket, so you can understand that the bigger the prize/donation the better, as well as the more prizes the better.

The breakdown of the entrants are as follows

Pros 20

KoFTA 10

Police 10

Golf club 10

Guests/FHKSG 10

Payment to be decided at a later date, but it is estimated that the cost for each entrant will be about £40-£45 which will include their round of golf, evening prize giving including a buffet live entertainment and a £5 raffle ticket. This is a provisional price at the moment and may be subject to change.

For an incentive to enter and get donations/prizes, the prize for a hole in one is a BMW kindly donated by David Morrison of Kirkcaldy.

The reason the raffle ticket is £5 is because every prize will have a value in excess of this.

It is only in the planning stage and may be cancelled but it is looking very promising at the moment.

More details will be given at the next meeting.

As there was no further business to discuss the meeting was closed at 1155hrs.The next meeting to be held at the CISWO on Sunday 12 mar 06

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KOFTA Meeting

Sunday 29/01/2006 C.I.S.W.O. club Glenrothes

35 Members in attendance, with apologies from Les Yeats, George Brown, Ronnie Savikas, Willie Duncan and Stuart Duncan.

Meeting was held and hour earlier than usual because of boxing tournament in the CISWO .

Main topic of the meeting is the qualifiers for Euro 2008. Tam Allan, has over the last few weeks, been looking at ways to

travel to various possible destinations. With the draw having taken place, last Friday we now know that Scotland shall play:

France, Italy, Ukraine, Lithuania, Georgia and the Faroe Islands. Tam then read to the members the possible routes, a few

questions were asked and Tam answered.

We wanted to know if any members wanted to book the day the fixtures came out. A form was issued with several options:

1 I want to book for sept and or oct regardless of opponents,

2 I want to book for sept and or oct only if opponents are (they had to state)

3 I will wait until after fixtures come out

Tam is going to arrange a meeting for the coming week with those members who chose options 1 and 2.

Stan then took the chair, he reminded everyone about renewing their SSC memberships, and took details of

some new Kofta members. Next Stan took names for the home game against Switzerland on Wednesday March 1st.

Next Stan told the members about the Kirin Cup in Japan, 2 members have said that they are interested in going.

Stan issued a financial report to the members, he stated that we must once again start fund raising.

John Strachan the took over. He referred back to the 2008 campaign, and said that for trips where we do not uses a

charter company, a minimum deposit of £50 is needed as some members will be using their personal credit cards to book flights.

John then went on tell members, that there have been complaints about swearing and drinking on the buses to home games.

The drinking has to STOP, it is against the club rules to drink alcohol on the buses to/from games. Swearing should stop also

(we know it is hard to do), but members should realize that there are a fair number of children and women who go with

us to home games.

Next came A.O.B.

The only topic raised was the Tartan Army Gathering at Aviemore in June/July. Several members have already booked

and others took away booking forms. It was once again stated that if members do not want to use their own transport, then the club would help organize a bus if there was sufficient numbers.

With this the meeting ended

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KOFTA Meeting

Sunday 13/11/2005 C.I.S.W.O. club Glenrothes

1.Kids Xmas Party: This is in hand with Stan

2.Savings club: This would enable each pub rep to have a cheque book/bank account to enable deposits to be made for away travel .A receipt book would be made available. The money deposited would be for members and not the club.

3.Golf Section: Discussions reference an outing in April 2006 with Elmwood given as an example.

4.EURO 2008 draw: A meeting will be held in Jan 2006 which will hopefully give draw details. Tommy Allan has details of all international dates up to 2014.These will be published on the website.

5:Aviemore: Tommy Allan gave details of the Tartan Army Gathering in June (More details can be obtained from the Tartan Army Message Board). It will be individual responsibility to book-however if a number of members wish to attend then there could be the possibility of transport being provided (NOT SUBSIDISED). It was stressed that this is NOT a KOFTA event.

AOB

Card: A card was read out from Jean and Rab Page thanking KOFTA for the kind donation to Childline on behalf of their Grandson.

Website: George Brown's nephew has offered to re-vamp the website, He is currently working on this and it can be viewed at a later date.

Sri Lanka:£100 was donated to the Sri Lanka Tsunami schools fund and a banner was made and displayed in the school saying thank you (in Sri Lankian)

Race night: This was discussed and it was decided that one would be held early next year(2006) at the "Stanes" however the pub is presently up for sale so this has been put on hold for the time being.

DRINKING ON THE BUS;

It was brought to the attention of the meeting that whilst travelling on the bus to/from the USA game, person(S) were consuming alcoholic beverage in one form or another. Members are reminded that this practice is to cease forth with, as it is not only a breach of rule 5 of the KOFTA rules but it is also illegal. Members are to ensure that their guests are also fully aware of this. Members are reminded of rule 11 of the KOFTA membership rules.

SMOKING ON THE BUS

This is not permitted on any of the buses even though the driver allows it. Remember there are non-smokers AND children on the buses.

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KOFTA Meeting

Sunday 02/10/2005 C.I.S.W.O. club Glenrothes

Tommy Allan cannot continue as Minute Secretary due to work commitments.

Proposed that a rep from the Ring O Stanes take on this role agreed George Brown will take on this responsibility starting at the next meeting.

Buses and Tickets.

It is important that these are paid prior to the day of the match wherever possible

Three buses leaving for the Belarus game leaving a 09:30am from the Oast House calling at normal pick points, for the next game only one has a toilet this will be discussed with the bus company.

Membership / Visitors

Discussion on the issue of members only travelling on the buses, various proposals were discussed some of these need to be at the AGM.

Non members will be advised at the next game that they will be allowed a period of grace {4weeks} to join KOFTA and the Scottish Supporters Club if they want to continue attending games with the Club.

A short term issue might be to increase the charge for the bus for non members.

Race Night.

£450.00 was raised for the club funds from the race night.

Fund raising events being considered for each pub. Ring O Stanes being given the opportunity to host the next event. Possibilities to be discussed with the pub reps.

Xmas Party.

Will be held in the Oast House on the 18th December 2005 between 14.00pm -16.00pm. Restricted to under 12 years. Consideration for over 12 years outing being explored.

Savings Club.

Proposed that each pub sets up its own savings club. Important that members take advantage of this arrangement as it will help pay deposits for future trips.

ATAC / SFA

At present KOFTA are not members of the organisation.

Possible games in Nov 2005, March and May 2006 if we do not qualify for the World Cup.

AOB:

Advert for members devised by George Brown. to be altered to accommodate all pubs

The draw for the World Cup is likely to be soon after the game against Slovenia.

Think Positive - Start Saving.

Next Meeting: Oast House - Thursday 13th October 2005 19.30pm

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KOFTA Meeting

Sunday 11/09/2005 C.I.S.W.O. club Glenrothes

Only 6 members in attendance, apologies from Stan Sommers, Tam Allan, Tony Trawinski

Savings clubs: This was mentioned again and will be until they are started

Match tickets and paying for bus seats: It was decided that in future that ticket and bus money will be paid up front. Money to be paid to pub rep or a committee member who will pass on to the Treasurer. We want to get to a stage where ONLY money handled on match day will be for scratch cards and raffle tickets.

Toilets on buses. It was asked if we could make sure that all the buses are fitted with toilets. This is because of higher numbers of women and children attending games.

Golf section: Asked for again, should be no problems but need to gauge more members thoughts.

Next meeting Sunday 2nd October

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KOFTA Meeting

Sunday 14/08/2005 C.I.S.W.O. club Glenrothes

At the start of the meeting a sheet was passed round the attendees so that they could give us up to date information for our database,

Euro 2008 qualifying group draw will take place in January 2006. Fixtures should be out by March 2006. Tam Allan hopes to have a database of ways to get to ALL countries who are members of UEFA.

Savings club(s), it is recommended that Oast House, Hogan's Bar, Staines and Ciswo members form their own savings clubs as is done by Dixon's arms members. Members were informed that they have approx 8 months to save for airfares etc before we start booking for 2008 trips.

Gerry Mctague is in the process of changing the website. It is taking time due to his work and personal commitments. If any member has photos from games that they want on the website, they have to forward them to Gerry.. Gerry has been asked why the group photo taken outside the Oast House is not on the website. It will be when the site is changed, but to be fair to all members the committee would like to get group photos taken outside ALL the pubs where members drink. So can someone from each pub arrange to get a photo taken outside each pub while you wait for the bus to the Italy game.

There have been complaints about 2 incidents outside the Glencairn club on the day of the Moldova game. An adult male urinated on the outside wall of the club, and another smashed a glass on the road. Both the individuals will be spoken to as per club rules.

Also can members please note that that we have women and children on the buses to games. Could we please refrain from swearing.

Members were told the times and pick-ups for the Italy game buses. These will also be posted on the website and on pub notice boards.

There will be a race night held in Hogan's bar Lundin Links, on Friday 23 September. Tony Trawinski will pay for the race night and ALL profits to KOFTA.

Norway away game, only George Brown and John Will from the club are going.

AOB

It was proposed that we have a golf section, this will be discussed at a later date.

Because of the large numbers going to home games and the problem of getting ticket money in, it was suggested that the club get only 2 tickets per member and that if extra were needed for non members they should get their own. This too will be discussed at a later date .

Next meeting Sunday 11th September

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KOFTA A.G.M. Meeting

Sunday 10/04/05 C.I.S.W.O. club Glenrothes

Meeting commenced 13.05.

Acting Chairman John Strachan snr welcomed the 25 members who were in attendance,

apologies tendered on behalf of Gerry Mctague and Les Yeats.

Only item pre agenda was last years treasurers report. All members given a copy. Stan

Sommers (treasurer) answered all questions relating to report, Freddy Robb then proposed

that it was a true and accurate report and was seconded by Chay Ewen.

After this the committee was dissolved and a new one elected:

Secretary George Armstrong

Proposed by John Strachan snr

Second by Stan Sommers

Treasurer Stan Sommers

Proposed by John Strachan snr

Second by Tony Trawinsky

Chairman John Strachan snr

Proposed by D McNaughton snr

Second by Ian Speed

Minute Secretary Tam Allan

Proposed by Stan Sommers

Second by George Armstrong

The six pub reps are as follows: CISWO Richard Hogg

Dixon Arms George Armstrong

Fraser bowl Tam Allan

Hogan's Bar Tony Trawinsky

Oast House Gary Sommers

Ring o Stanes John Will

Stan Sommers, then explained shortfall in Treasures report from match tickets £535, it was

agreed that ANYONE booking tickets either through Stan or a pub rep WILL BE LIABLE FOR THE COST OF THE TICKET IF IT IS NOT USED.

It was agreed that the honorary member we have 2- will be give free tickets for the annual dance also 2 per pub.

Tickets on sale now at £4 each. Dance to be held on May 28th in the CISWO club 7.30pm until late.

All KOFTA Polo shirts that were ordered are now ready for collection, the price is £12 each.

There are some spare and orders will be taken for more.

Tam Allan the proceeded to inform members about possible trips to the forth coming away games

against Belarus, Norway and Slovenia.

He also explained that there has been a delay in the delivery of the new pin badges, but would be here next week.

Members can order from any committee member, there are 3 designs costing £2.50 each.

Stan confirmed that this years kids xmas party will again be in the Oast House on 18th December.

With the agenda complete it was on to A.O.B.

Only one topic, Stan has been asked if KOFTA, would sponsor a young girl (Tonja Coe) so she could represent Fife-Scotland in the Special Games in Glasgow. It was agreed to donate £100 from club funds.

With no further business, chairman John Strachan once again thanked the CISWO for the use of their premises

and informed members that the MAY meeting will be on the 8th at 1pm in the CISWO.

Meeting closed at 13.58

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KOFTA Meeting February 2005

13/02/2005 C.I.S.W.O.

Meeting opened at 13.10 by John Strachan snr (acting chairperson), with 24 members in attendance and apology from George Armstrong.

Italy trip, members informed about all bookings-flights, trains, hotels and transfers, and that a full Itinerary would be issued to all going to Italy at the March meeting.

Proposed annual dance: suggested date of May 28th. To Be Confirmed

Stan Sommers has ALL the ordered Polo Shirts. These to be collected and paid for ASAP. More can be ordered if anyone wants.

We still have some of the pin badges for sale. Tam Allan getting a new design made up for a further order.

Fundraising: All ideas to be discussed at March meeting.

Future Team: Names being taken and confirmed for this game to be played 31/5/2005 time and venue TBC

2005 Kids Christmas party: again to be held in the Oast House

Finance report: £2993 in bank. With £920 laid out for Polo Shirts and £180 for Pin Badges

Pub Reps to ask their members about selling CISWO scratch cards for fund raising

AOB: Dave McNaughton JUNIOR asked about buses to/from airport. Who pays? The committee has decided it will be £10 per member. With no further business the chairperson again thanked the CISWO for their assistance and closed the meeting at 14.15.

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KOFTA Monthly Meeting January 2005

16th January C.I.S.W.O. Club

10 members in attendance apologies from Stan Sommers and John Strachan snr

Meeting opened at 13.10 by Tam Allan

Children's party organizers congratulated on a job well done- Stan Sommers, George Armstrong with a special mention for Cyril aka Santa.

Tam has been looking at trips for Norway and Slovenia, anyone interested to let Tam know ASAP.

Members traveling home from Italy to Prestwick on 29 th March Ryanair flight number FR7343, to inform Dave McNaughton snr or Stan Sommers ASAP so that a coach can be organized, at present cost will be £10.

All members to show their SSC membership cards at the next meeting so that renewal can be verified. The club can no longer supply forms for SSC membership as this has now to be done on an individual basis Anyone wishing to join SSC can do so by contacting the SSC . Phone number 0141 616 6000, email: supporters@scottishfa.co.uk fax: 0141 616 6042 or by registering interest on the SSC website www.scotlandsupportersclub.co.uk

Anyone still to pay for club Polo Shirts, please pay Stan Sommers ASAP, as the club is approx. £900 down due to the purchase of the shirts. The new order has arrived and will be distributed at the next meeting, or to pub reps which ever suits.

Graeme Duncan raised the topic of savings account, the club is looking into the possibility but the consensus is that it would be too much work for the committee. Dave McNaughton again said that the preferred option would be for small groups got together and formed their own savings clubs, this is already done by CISWO and Dixon Arms members.

AOB- NO RESPONSE

Next Meeting on February 13th in the CISWO 1PM

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KOFTA monthly meeting November

14 November 2004 C.I.S.W.O.

25 members in attendance

Meeting opened at 13.15 by acting chairperson John Strachan snr., who firstly explained that we are to have regular informal meetings

once a month with the CISWO Club being the venue. He then handed over to Stan Sommers (treasurer) who informed of the bus times for the friendly match against Sweden at Easter Road Stadium , Edinburgh. He also mentioned that this was the final date for names for the kids Christmas party, which is to be held in The Oast House on December 19th between 14.00hrs and 16.00hrs. This is for junior members of primary school age.

The possibility of a friendly match against Northern Ireland in Belfast with a possible February date was mentioned. Any members who wished to go are to convey their interest to committee members.

Fundraising: it was mentioned that sales of scratch and football cards was falling behind the target set for each month. It is hoped that members will help the sales of these and help boost club funds.

Polo Shirts: The Polo Shirts are now here and ready to be distributed to those members who had ordered them, new orders were taken. Pin Badges in the design of the Saltire with "Kingdom O' Fife Tartan Army" on the cross are now in stock and available at a cost of £2.50 each.

The Treasurer, also informed members that the last bank statement indicated that we have just under £2,500 with outgoings sitting at approx. £2,000.

It was mentioned that it would be a good idea if each pub set up their own savings account for members who wish to travel to away games. More info on this to follow.

Anyone who wishes to travel to Italy, Belarus, Norway or Slovenia have to see T Allan or D McNaughton snr. No-one indicated interest in traveling to the forthcoming Future game in Germany.

John Strachan, explained that a complaint had been received about persons being left behind in Glasgow after the Slovenia game. George Armstrong to get in touch with complainants, who happen to be non-members.

A reminder that STC membership would be due for renewal in January 2005.

Stan Sommers, informed members that Rutherglen Glencairn Club have donated a Scotland top, to be used as a prize in a future raffle. He also mentioned that we would be having our annual dance in April or May.

A.O.B.

Dave McNaughton snr, asked about transport to and from airports for the Italy game. This is to be discussed by committee and members informed. Gerry McTague was congratulated for his work on the website.

Due to various commitments, of members and committee in December, it was decided not to have a meeting in December. The next meeting is due to take place on January 16th 2005 in the CISWO.

Meeting ended at 13.55

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KOFTA A.G.M.

Sunday 25/04/04 C.I.S.W.O. club Glenrothes

Attendance - 26 Members

Apologies Mr J Strachan. SNR

Meeting was opened by L Yeats at 13:45. Minutes from previous meeting were proposed by R Savickis and second by A Wood Hetty Sommers to be commended for her participation in the Christmas party and G McTague commended for his work on the web-site. F Robb proposed all monies made from the raffle at the annual dance to be given to the Maggie's Centre, seconded by R Hogg, a total of £180.00 will now be donated. L Yeats announced, a total 76 paid up members. J Alying dealt with looking into club logo at Namedroppers, produced a computer copy, £90.00 for logo to be made and £3.00 + vat per usage. J Ayling going to ACA to see if a quote can be better. L Yeats handed over to Stan Sommers to discuss the finances. The club opening balance was £5859.52 and existing balance is £4059.56 Football + scratch cards had been a big earners and hoped the sale of those would continue. Club books had successfully come through audit. Rutherglen donation to be receipted in future to help books tie-up. Non members to asked to pay for match tickets in advance. L Yeats suggested a Casino night preferably end of August, likely venue to be the Ciswo. A profit of £162.00 was announced from the Annual dance. A £100.00 honorarium was proposed by F Robb and second by P Graham for each committee member. Status quo agreed for chairman {L Yeats} and treasurer {Stan Sommers}. George Armstrong was proposed by L Yeats and second by S Sommers to be new secretary replacing D McNaughton Snr. D McDaid proposed by D Yeats and second by G Sommers to be the the ticket convener. G Farmer new pub rep for the Dixon Arms {was the Wee Cooper}. G Sommers proposed as the new pub rep for the Oast House by S Sommers and second by D McNaughton Snr.

Meeting concluded at 14:45

New meeting convened at 14:50 Any other business.

Les Yeats gave thanks to T Allan, J Strachan Snr, D McNaughton Snr and S Sommers for there services over the past year. S Sommers gave thanks to Les Yeats for his services. Les Yeats proposed to look into changing bank account to the Royal Bank of Scotland. Proposal from C Hogg and second by S Sommers that new members to be proposed and second in the future. All ordered tickets to be paid for by the people who fail to turn up for that game. Members to pay for non-member guest tickets in advance. New rules are to be drawn up and brought to the next meeting to be voted on. Pub rep Tony Trawinsky unaware of meeting. Proposed that the secretary will communicate with all pub reps in the future regarding dates and times of meetings. Looking into the possibility of night safe key, for putting funds in the into on the bank day of the game.

Meeting closed at 15:00

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KOFTA MEETING

Sunday 18/01/04 C.I.S.W.O. club Glenrothes

The meeting commenced at 14.08 with 35 members in attendance, the chairman opened by asking for a first Darren Weeks and seconder Dave McNaughton SNR to approve the previous minutes he then read apologies for absence from the meeting Anthony Trawinsky and Stan Sommers he then continued with the first item on the agenda, being the trip to Wales in February after a short debate it was voted by the 30 members who indicated their intentions to travel to Wales by coach. Departing Oast House at 01.00am with an overnight stay after the match with prices to be confirmed. Item two was the sale of fund raising tickets, with the pub reps being asked to keep on top of this with special thanks to member Tommy Allan who sold 180 tickets himself. Next came the annual dance {our first} which all members had been informed would take part in the CISWO Club on Saturday the 27th March 7.00pm - 1.00am with a band {Independence AKA Patriots} Buffet & Disco, as the event was being partly sponsored by the CISWO Club it was voted to price the tickets at £6.50. Member Fred Robb stated that the club also had Mini-Buses that could be hired but must be pre booked, the chairman then asked the pub reps and members in attendance for their ticket allocation as it will be first come first served basis to ensure maximum sales {we need to guarantee 150 members to meet CISWO sponsorship} any unsold tickets have to be returned A.S.A.P. Next on the agenda was Scotland friendly versus Romania at Hampden on Wednesday the 31st March, members to inform there Pub Rep A.S.A.P. before tickets go on sale, Tommy Allan also mentioned that we were to play an away match Versus Denmark on April 28th and that several members had already booked to go, any one needing INFO see Tommy after the meeting also our only away match this year in W.C.Q. is to Moldova on October 13th members to be kept informed about any proposed travel. With treasurer absent due to work commitments Les Yeats gave a brief account of the clubs finances he also got an unanimous vote for the club to purchase 75 Welsh Fanzines for the forthcoming match of which a percentage would go to charity. Under any other business member John Strachan SNR mentioned that we had a terrific website to which member Gerry McTague is due a big thank you for his time and effort, he also stated that members should use there pub reps at all times for booking tickets, seats ETC and not to keep phoning the likes of Stan all the time as he is busy enough as it is. Fred Robb also added that a big thanks was due to all especially Stan wife for making the kids Xmas party such a success, Les then informed the members at this Aprils A.G.M. as well as re-electing the committee two new positions are to be added namely ticket convener and bus convener, he further stated we had nine new applications to join KOFTA to be considered and approved {or not} before the next meeting to which a date has still to be announced. With no other business the meeting was closed at 14.56

Minute Secretary John Strachan.

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KOFTA MEETING

03/08/2003 Oast House

Meeting commenced 14.06pm with 33 members in attendance, Les Yeats informed the members that nearly every member had received or will have a ticket for the Germany match, He then went on to give hotel and room pairings for the Dortmund trip along with transportation to and from the airports with Tommy Allan to confirm tickets at the 31st of August meeting to be held at the C.I.S.W.O. club where further monies for the hotel and rail tickets will be collected, Les then handed over to Stan Sommers for the financial report to date, he informed us about monies out for Buses etc and the monies in hand and also asked for the German trip forms and ticket money to be handed in after the meeting and then handed back to Les who then asked the members to indicate whether they will going to the forthcoming Faroes and Lithuania games so that Dave McNaughton can order buses for the said games, Les then asked Tommy Allan to inform the members about a discount from Kingdom Kilts for a double hire and also information on the under 21 match in Germany, after handing back to Les we were then told the that kids Christmas party had been booked at Oast House for Sunday the 13th December and that forms were available after the meeting, he also mentioned that the winner of the KOFTA club logo contest was master Robbie Strachan, Les then proceeded with the raffle where once again Tony Trawinsky {Hogan's bar Lundin Links} donated a bottle of spirits which was duly won by member Richard Hogg, we then went to any other business which brought up about members still not being up to date with there dues if found to be still be owing come the next meeting benefits will be withdrawn as set out in the KOFTA rules, the members were also informed that they should be looking to the election of the committee at our first A.G.M. and to look at fund raising and social events for the club, with no other business Les thanked the members for their attendance on 31st August at the C.I.S.W.O. club at 14.00pm the meeting was closed at 15.23pm.

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KOFTA MEETING

07/06/03 Rutherglen Glencairn club (Glasgow)

Chairman Les Yeats opened the meeting at 11.25am started with a motion for members attending a Funeral to be exempt from paying for tickets, Passed. Proposal to by a Casino Night to hire to hire out, Rejected. Pub Reps to be informed of Hotels for Germany by Gerry McTague. Kids Christmas party - Names to be given to Stan Sommers. Annual Dance - to be arranged. Club crest - Nominations to be voted 4 new members joining at to days game. Minutes from previous meeting are on the WEB - SITE. Rules on tickets that are ordered but not taken, to be clarified. Meeting closed at 11.35am.

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KOFTA MEETING

11/05/03 WEE COOPER

( 15 MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE )

Chairman Les Yeats opened the meeting at 2.05pm and started by telling about our web site which is now up and running (with the address being www.kofta.net) he then handed across to Ian (Stan) Sommers for a treasurers report, Stan informed us that we made a profit of £1,191,80p from our casino night, our repayment of loan to Fraser bowl section is now completed. Outlay for tickets and buses for both the New Zealand and Germany games now completed (Rennies and Moffat & Williamson). He then went on to confirm that all prizes from casino spin sheets had now been claimed and with that handed back to the chairman, who proceeded to tell the members that all flight information for Germany would be confirmed late July/Aug due to some changes and also that everyone would know their hotel names by the end of May, continuing on he said we now had 52 paid up members off KOFTA and still growing, then going back to the web site he stated that initially the following Lads would run the site, Lee Gourley, Paul Macdonald, Tom Allan and Gerry Mctague and we would welcome any sponsors for financial help in running the site (i.e. £20 per pub) Les also pointed out that we should all help in taking some of the pressure from Stan and that all pub reps should take responsibility for their own booking of tickets and seat numbers before passing this info on to Dave McNaughton, Les then confirmed bus arrangements for the New Zealand and Germany games, N.Z. (Tynecastle 27/05/03) Oast house 6.00pm, Wee cooper 6.05pm returning straight home, Germany (Hampden 07/06/03) Oast house 9.30am, Wee cooper 9.35am it was also stated that non members would be charged £12 for this match (bus, club admission & tip) mentioned next was could we look into buying our own casino equipment (Les to get info), also brought up was how about involving members children in some activities i.e. xmas party/panto (pub reps to forward kids names) Les also nominated that we have a night out in Nov/ Dec with the band the patriots being mentioned, Richard Hogg to sound out the C.I.S.W.O. club about their hall, Stan then proposed that the pub reps should be given contact cards (Les to organise) with no other business the meeting was closed at 2.55pm with the date off the next meeting to be announced at the Germany match.

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KOFTA MEETING

( INFORMAL )

29/03/03 Rutherglen Glencairn club (Glasgow)

Chairman Les Yeats opened the meeting at 11.20am and thanked all members in attendance he then handed over to the treasurer Ian (Stan) Sommers who informed the members about the forthcoming casino night which is to be held on April the 26^th at Pinkertons Glenrothes with tickets costing £4.00 which includes £5.00 starter chips, buffet & disco, Les also asked members if they could sell spin sheets for the same night and that Gerry Mctague would print the tickets, he continued by stating that we were receiving new members to KOFTA every week and also confirmed to everyone that all flights and accommodation had been booked for the Germany trip, he then asked the members to contact their pub reps a.s.a.p about going to the Austria match at Hampden, under a.o.b a question was asked from the floor about flight times, names of hotels etc for Germany, the chairman informed that everyone would be kept up to date, he then closed the meeting at 11.45am stating that the next meeting would be on the 11^th May in the Wee Cooper Glenrothes at 2pm.

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KOFTA MEETING

Sunday 16/02/03 C.I.S.W.O. club Glenrothes

The meeting commenced at 2.20pm with an introduction from Fred Robb from the C.I.S.W.O. club who nominated Les Yeats to chair the acting committee, this was seconded by Tony Trawinsky, Les then thanked Fred before nominating Dave McNaughton Snr as secretary, which was seconded by John Strachan, who then nominated Ian (Stan) Sommers as Treasurer and was seconded by George Armstrong, who in turn nominated Tom Allan as vice chairman, which was seconded by Richard Hogg , Les Yeats then nominated John Strachan as minute secretary which was seconded by Paul Macdonald, then Paul himself was nominated by Tony Trawinsky as vice secretary and seconded by Stan Sommers, so the acting committee for the following year is as follows,

Secretary Dave McNaughton Snr

Vice secretary Paul Macdonald

The chairman then asked for a contact from each of the five pubs in attendance, which duly turned out to be: -

Thereafter everybody had a chance to read the rules and constitution, Fred Robb proposed that the same should be passed and this was seconded by Tom Allan, the chairman then informed the members that we already had a bank account and that the signatories were himself, Stan Sommers and Dave McNaughton Snr, it was unanimously agreed to continue as so, the chairman's next point was to explain the benefits of joining KOFTA. The members would have a central point for ordering match tickets, buses, where possible will be free for home games, and possible subsidised trips to away games, at this point he stated that member Gerry Mctague would like to start a KOFTA web site in the very near future, this motion was passed by all the members, he also pointed out that anyone joining KOFTA would also have to join the S.T.C. and also that anyone travelling abroad with the club should have a copy of their passport number in case off loss etc, with quite a few members going to Germany in September the chairman said everyone would be kept up to date with arrangements, it was also stated that we would be holding a fund raising casino night on Sat 26^th April at Pinkertons Glenrothes tickets being £ 4.00 which would include £5.00 starter chip, buffet & disco, at this point member and Hogan's pub rep Tony Trawinsky donated a litre and a half bottle of vodka for the raffle, Les Yeats thanked Tony and proceeded with the draw which was won by Paul Macdonald who generously donated it back to the club, the raffle raised £71.60 with £36.60 going to club funds and £35.00 to Maggie's centre Kirkcaldy, with no other business the chairman closed the meeting at 2.55pm with the next meeting to be held in Glasgow before the Iceland international

KOFTA Committee Minutes

EURO 2012 Fixtures

Charlie Adams - John passed on information from Stan that Charlie Adams had donated his Scotland top from his debut game against the Czech Republic. The top has been signed by all the players and is being auctioned on behalf of the “Help for Heroes” Charity.

The current bid is £130 and anyone interested in bidding should contact Stan.

Members Present : 6

Apologie

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HOLLAND & ICELAND GAMES

Chairman John then suggested that anyone travelling to Holland could, if they wished, give their accommodation address and mobile phone number to the Secretary and also be aware of his, 07879 428055, should any problems arise.

All members travelling to the Home game against Iceland on Wednesday 1st April, 2009 should by now have passed their details to their Pub Rep or direct to Stan for transport purposes.

DRAFT CONSTITUTION AND MEMBERSHIP RULES

Secretary John again informed the meeting of the intention, with the approval of the Committee, to submit to the AGM a proposal to update the Constitution and the Membership Rules of KoFTA. Copies of the amendments are available for the perusal and comments of members.

Jim Lowe mentioned a couple of valid points regarding the drafts and these were discussed and it was agreed that they again be discussed at the AGM and amendments made as required.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

John Strachan snr

Carried unanimously

Stan Sommers

Secretary:

1. Gerry McTague

Proposed by Tony Trawinski

Seconded by Tommy Allan

George Brown

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Sunday 16/02/03 C.I.S.W.O. club Glenrothes

Secretary Dave McNaughton Snr

Vice secretary Paul Macdonald

All members travelling to the Home game against Iceland on Wednesday 1^st April, 2009 should by now have passed their details to their Pub Rep or direct to Stan for transport purposes.